tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post7558863228593139092..comments2023-09-03T16:54:56.390+01:00Comments on The Noughty Graduate: Interview #4: FactSet (Round 2)The Noughty Graduatehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02529187425306223954noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-87881828515724247712013-10-14T08:44:03.624+01:002013-10-14T08:44:03.624+01:00Could you please tell us what they expect in techn...Could you please tell us what they expect in technical presentation? Kashifkalimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13675766166197082374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-61836298313801491472013-09-26T14:08:08.200+01:002013-09-26T14:08:08.200+01:00Hi Anon,
I've just come across your post tha...Hi Anon, <br /><br />I've just come across your post that you were invited to a face to face interview recently. How did it go? Were the questions different to what has been explained above my TNG?<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-2405877008592461352013-08-31T23:08:59.577+01:002013-08-31T23:08:59.577+01:00I have been invited to the first stage with the th...I have been invited to the first stage with the three tests and face to face interview. Was wondering if anyone has recently done it and whether it has changed much? also how specific does your answer have to be to how a consultant might solve a problem for a client. I would have thought giving an explanation of guiding them through helpdesk solutions or arranging a visit to their office to solve a technical problem that may arise with their analytical software would suffice as an answer based on what we read in the job description?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-18088935345891590202013-04-04T19:50:08.029+01:002013-04-04T19:50:08.029+01:00No, that's not what I mean. The formulas give...No, that's not what I mean. The formulas given were what was required to answer the questions. If you are worried about not being prepared for the mathematical/finance assessments you will undoubtedly face at all job interviews, then look some practice ones up online. If you don't have enough time to prepare, then make time. It's up to you whether you want a job or not.<br /><br />If you consider yourself decent at math, and have a basic understanding of how equity and debt work (learnt in all intro to finance classes, e.g. share price x, # shares outstanding y, question: what is the market capitalisation?), then you will be fine. If you are not good at math, and don't know the answer to that question, then you will have a hard time entering this line of work.<br /><br />-TNGThe Noughty Graduatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529187425306223954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-17990433439997456882013-04-04T19:37:49.861+01:002013-04-04T19:37:49.861+01:00*learn*learnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-87709187597668323752013-04-04T19:36:54.321+01:002013-04-04T19:36:54.321+01:00Hi TNG,
You mentioned that some formulas were gi...Hi TNG, <br /><br />You mentioned that some formulas were given for the finance part of the exam. So does that mean we are expected to learn formulas for the finance assessment and if so which ones? I don't think I'll have time to learnt them as I have exams and a presentation to prepare for my dissertation...<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-20472214570233116342012-10-16T10:02:59.163+01:002012-10-16T10:02:59.163+01:00This is great stuff! Anyone got more info on the m...This is great stuff! Anyone got more info on the microteach and group activity? I made it through the telephone part and the tests yesterday.<br /><br />Thanks again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-48156764986763392172012-09-27T09:54:42.526+01:002012-09-27T09:54:42.526+01:00Would also really like to know if someone has any ...Would also really like to know if someone has any feedback on the assessement centre with especially the microteach but also the group task? <br /><br />CheersAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-26234221538148632112012-08-02T18:49:07.728+01:002012-08-02T18:49:07.728+01:00Hey, really would love to know if anyone has any i...Hey, really would love to know if anyone has any information on microteach and the group task? any information would be great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-68857761534315761452012-07-28T21:29:16.404+01:002012-07-28T21:29:16.404+01:00brother thanks, you are the light amidst darknessbrother thanks, you are the light amidst darknessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-5310053849913583012012-07-18T17:05:33.157+01:002012-07-18T17:05:33.157+01:00Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows whether there ...Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows whether there are any interviews at the assessment centre? I got an email saying their would be a microteach, group exercise and lunch, I just don't want to get caught off-guard. <br /><br />Also thank you a lot for this blog, while the format has changed slightly a lot of the information (even some of the questions you posted) are still very valid!<br /><br />ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-26789380112773458792012-06-19T16:56:03.961+01:002012-06-19T16:56:03.961+01:00Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows the process f...Hey, I was wondering if anyone knows the process for Microteach? I have passed the excel/numerical/financial tests and the HR interview, and now I have been called in for the assessment day comprising of team-building activity and a microteach presentation.<br /><br />Any tips?<br /><br />Thanks,<br /><br />KiranAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-26234392520979810872012-03-21T18:23:44.681+00:002012-03-21T18:23:44.681+00:00Hi Jon, thanks for the update. Helpful to know no...Hi Jon, thanks for the update. Helpful to know nothing's changed for the most part.<br /><br />Congrats on the offer!<br /><br />-TNGThe Noughty Graduatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529187425306223954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-65770489190177200712012-03-21T15:56:51.956+00:002012-03-21T15:56:51.956+00:00Thanks a lot for the information, this blog was ve...Thanks a lot for the information, this blog was very helpful.. Stupidity on my part prevailed though as I managed to fail the maths and excel parts of the assessment. The excel test was very accurate, the v-look up uses the first database you are given, this caused me some problems as I was looking at the second database which wasted a lot of time! The maths test was exactly the same as described above - with some percentage changes and algebra thrown in for good measure. The finance test was also very similar. <br /><br />I've applied for about 25 positions and have final received an offer. Perseverance is the key to success as depressing as it can be.<br /><br />Thanks again, <br />JonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-65763540297697588082012-03-19T14:37:47.428+00:002012-03-19T14:37:47.428+00:00hi thank you for this blog. You actually helping m...hi thank you for this blog. You actually helping me now.. on what topics i need to read regarding the excel exam! :)) hoping that tomorrow I will past the Exam and interviews.. and definitely I will get the Research associate position... *crossed fingers! :)) thank you so much! <br /><br />-yramAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-73773288639840579272012-03-04T12:03:28.780+00:002012-03-04T12:03:28.780+00:00insightful blog, most appreciatedinsightful blog, most appreciatedAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-66271941630896654362012-02-23T14:06:58.508+00:002012-02-23T14:06:58.508+00:00Hey TNG,
I just got through to the next stage aft...Hey TNG,<br /><br />I just got through to the next stage after the 3 tests and I have been asked to prepare this 10min microteach thing. Did you ever have that? any advice?<br /><br />JazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-23392919405434790432012-02-16T13:35:50.783+00:002012-02-16T13:35:50.783+00:00Anonymous,
I think it will be quite difficult to ...Anonymous,<br /><br />I think it will be quite difficult to find a job with that approach. That is not at all the message which I intended to get across in this post. <br /><br />I hope you will reconsider.<br /><br />TNGThe Noughty Graduatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529187425306223954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-28118433879785848732012-02-16T01:21:24.682+00:002012-02-16T01:21:24.682+00:00Thank you very much for the info! I was preparing ...Thank you very much for the info! I was preparing to travel down for Manchester for an interview tomorrow afternoon after getting through the telephone stage, but looking at what the interview consists of it's unlikely i'll get through to the second assessment. Thank you for saving me the time, really helpful feedback!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-47058109890211501332012-01-13T22:35:26.414+00:002012-01-13T22:35:26.414+00:00Oh and I'm an undergrad applying for a finance...Oh and I'm an undergrad applying for a finance position, so would I get the same questions do you think?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-45054410251985784862012-01-13T22:33:09.991+00:002012-01-13T22:33:09.991+00:00Hey, I've been asked to come in for the 3 asse...Hey, I've been asked to come in for the 3 assessments, but the interview hasn't been mentioned. Were you told that you were going to have both in the same day for yours? <br /><br />Great blog btw, really helpful! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-2207485700974201822012-01-06T17:30:48.252+00:002012-01-06T17:30:48.252+00:00Thank you very much, you taught me something new. ...Thank you very much, you taught me something new. Thanks for striking the sleepy minds!<br /><a href="http://www.sampleforms.org/interview-assessment-form.html" rel="nofollow">Interview Assessment Form</a>Bosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09850162650223557313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-10584116769108934532011-12-26T18:03:34.481+00:002011-12-26T18:03:34.481+00:00This post is really helpful thanks man!This post is really helpful thanks man!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-73017853582527371202011-12-16T09:49:35.861+00:002011-12-16T09:49:35.861+00:00hi TNG, do you remember how many questions there a...hi TNG, do you remember how many questions there are for the numeracy and finance tests? 20? 30? etc..<br /><br />I have my assessment on Monday so any help will be great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2444723306194859600.post-28154225358333809172011-11-17T15:20:33.371+00:002011-11-17T15:20:33.371+00:00Hi!
Your blog is really helpful and interesting t...Hi!<br /><br />Your blog is really helpful and interesting to read! I am attending the factset assessment day soon and I was hoping you could tell me whether the finance and numeracy tests were multiple choice or open ended? <br /><br />Cheers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com